Whole motor mechanism the "arm" I mention is what turns rotary to back and forth motion. Used over $100 new a gazillion

changed left passengers side (uk car) door carrier, and replaced, rear boot handle ,

Wow it's been a while for me.

Just got the X5 3.0 out of storage. Replacing the leaking evaporator with a new Behr, and having the expansion valve (Egelhoff) and condenser (Behr) done too for good measure.

I just had some work on my E39 done and got the chance to drive a 2019 x1 28i. Made a quick review video on it here, if the E53 guys are interested:

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My wife's 2005 X5 3.0i is just hitting 175,000 miles and going strong. It's due for a set of tires and front brakes, oil change. Some oil pan dripping. It is pretty tempting to start to look at a replacement but the X1 is not it, in my opinion.

It sure is nice to get back into the E53 after driving the X1. Totally different feel.

That X1 looks "good" but I have to ask..

Does it come in adult size? That X1 is just one wash in hot water away from becoming a Jetta.

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No to the X1. I think they look terrible, not even sure how they are on their 2nd gen. Drove the new X3 M40i, now that is a nice SAV! Can only imagine what the new X3M will be like.

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Took the 4.8iS on it's longest road trip to date (~700 miles). Great highway bruiser, I was avg almost 22 mpg at one point. :rofl: Coming up on it's next oil service.

Hahaha. That's it. Shit. Flew to Albany NY. Bought mine and drive it back to San Antonio, TX.
That's the longest trip I've had it on since.
Averaged about 19mpg tho. Cruise control set at 80 most of the way.

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I had a ride in the X3 M40i and it is soooo much nicer than the X1. Next time I will request to get that as a loaner if possible.

I made this:

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A roller bearing upgrade for my 30 ton in-place bearing press. I have two upcoming bearing jobs: front for me, rear for wife. I completely forgot I had bought these 1" roller bearings a couple years ago. It's not optimized for thrust so in order to beef up the strength I u buddy turn a steel donut to hold the outer race so it wouldn't self destruct.